11Prevention And Outlook
Since the precise cause of catatonia is usually uncleared and go undiagnosed, it is almost impossible to prevent this condition. Nevertheless, people with this condition should not take excess neuroleptic drugs like chlorpromazine. They would worsen your symptoms and lead to more serious complications in the future.
In general, people with catatonia tend to respond quickly to treatments. In case they do not respond to medication, alternative options can be suggested until symptoms improve. Those patients who undergo electroconvulsive therapy tend to have a high rate of relapse for catatonia. Symptoms often recur within one year since the previous treatment. [10]
